True Religion Brand Jeans
Senior Technical Designer
True Religion Brand Jeans, Gardena, California, United States, 90248
Senior Technical Designer
Location: HQ Gardena, Gardena, CA
THE PURPOSE: As a Senior Technical Designer, you will partner with Design and Production teams to ensure all products are consistent with brand standards and seasonal design concepts for specific classifications. You will leverage your skills in garment grading, specifications, fit and construction, fabrics, sewing operations, and pattern making to fulfill these objectives.
THE ROLE is Fearless and Focused
Collaborate with the design team to develop initial specs for each new season.
Partner with Department Director and Cross Functional teams on fit analysis meetings and other relevant discussions.
Maintain day-to-day cross-functional partnerships with Design, Sourcing Managers, and Quality Assurance.
Ensure quality and fit integrity from initial proto stage through production, maintaining product design integrity within deadlines.
Ensure all products are manufacturing-ready at order placement.
Create technical packages for offshore production.
Lead fit sessions for assigned categories, execute styles to final fit, quality, and construction, and communicate comments/issues via email to vendors, using sketches and photos as needed.
Complete fit comments proactively and timely.
Develop block fits for each category.
Utilize Adobe Illustrator to express fit call-outs visually.
Make pattern corrections to vendor patterns or images as necessary.
Ensure adherence to company grade rules, tolerances, and quality standards.
MINIMUM BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in technical design for knits, wovens, and outerwear.
Menswear experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of garment fit, construction, and patterns across Knit, Woven & Outerwear.
Proficiency in ERP software (Full Circle preferred), Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
Understanding of patterns, grading, and ability to explain pattern corrections to factories.
Sweater experience is a plus.
Strong understanding of product development and manufacturing processes with offshore and domestic partners.
Ability to manage product development within seasonal calendars and sourcing strategies.
Knowledge of fabric types.
Awareness of production calendar deadlines and delivery schedules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Team player with results-driven attitude; capable of handling additional projects as assigned.
Company Order Number: 11588
Number of Openings: 1
We provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Please inform us if you require assistance.
We may request personal information such as ID, education, financial, and employment data to evaluate your candidacy. For more details, please review our privacy policy and additional notices, including those for California residents.
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THE PURPOSE: As a Senior Technical Designer, you will partner with Design and Production teams to ensure all products are consistent with brand standards and seasonal design concepts for specific classifications. You will leverage your skills in garment grading, specifications, fit and construction, fabrics, sewing operations, and pattern making to fulfill these objectives.
THE ROLE is Fearless and Focused
Collaborate with the design team to develop initial specs for each new season.
Partner with Department Director and Cross Functional teams on fit analysis meetings and other relevant discussions.
Maintain day-to-day cross-functional partnerships with Design, Sourcing Managers, and Quality Assurance.
Ensure quality and fit integrity from initial proto stage through production, maintaining product design integrity within deadlines.
Ensure all products are manufacturing-ready at order placement.
Create technical packages for offshore production.
Lead fit sessions for assigned categories, execute styles to final fit, quality, and construction, and communicate comments/issues via email to vendors, using sketches and photos as needed.
Complete fit comments proactively and timely.
Develop block fits for each category.
Utilize Adobe Illustrator to express fit call-outs visually.
Make pattern corrections to vendor patterns or images as necessary.
Ensure adherence to company grade rules, tolerances, and quality standards.
MINIMUM BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in technical design for knits, wovens, and outerwear.
Menswear experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of garment fit, construction, and patterns across Knit, Woven & Outerwear.
Proficiency in ERP software (Full Circle preferred), Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
Understanding of patterns, grading, and ability to explain pattern corrections to factories.
Sweater experience is a plus.
Strong understanding of product development and manufacturing processes with offshore and domestic partners.
Ability to manage product development within seasonal calendars and sourcing strategies.
Knowledge of fabric types.
Awareness of production calendar deadlines and delivery schedules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Team player with results-driven attitude; capable of handling additional projects as assigned.
Company Order Number: 11588
Number of Openings: 1
We provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Please inform us if you require assistance.
We may request personal information such as ID, education, financial, and employment data to evaluate your candidacy. For more details, please review our privacy policy and additional notices, including those for California residents.
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